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Karina Naik…Membership Manager…Milton, Georgia…Karina was born in London, England but grew up in Milton, Georgia. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors in Sport Management and a Masters in Kinesiology with a

Drew Boettcher…Tournament Intern…Dayton, Ohio…Drew was born and raised in Dayton. He attended Otterbein University, where he graduated with a degree in Sports Management and played soccer. Drew discovered his passion for golf toward

Victoria Short…Tournament Intern…Rochester, New York…Tori was born and raised in Rochester, New York. She grew up playing competitive soccer and basketball. In 2024, she began her career in golf as an intern with the Rochester

Shelby Garcia…PGA REACH “Sunny” Harris Hutchinson PGA WORKS Fellow…Greenville, SC…Shelby is from Greenville, South Carolina where she attended the University of South Carolina with a Bachelors of Science in Business

Chris Long…Marketing Intern…Greensboro, NC…Chris was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina where he attends the Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill studying Sports & Business Administration. At a young age,

At-Large Trustee…Pinehurst, NC…Sean Suggs is a dynamic senior executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience in global manufacturing, operations management, and corporate strategy. In June of 2025, Suggs retired from his role

Brad Moffitt…At-Large Trustee…Gastonia, NC…Dr. Brad Moffitt is a lifelong Carolinian, dedicated healthcare professional, and passionate advocate for youth development. As the owner and lead physician of Carolina Chiropractic Plus,

David Fowler…At-Large Trustee…Charlotte, NC…David serves as Vice President of One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and On Time Electrical, leading with a strong balance of professional excellence and

Drew Stewart…At-Large Trustee…Stanley, NC…Drew Stewart, a resident of Stanley, NC, is a former NCAA Division I football kicker who played at both Marshall University (2009–2010) and Appalachian State University (2011–2013).

Harold Varner III…At-Large Trustee…Gastonia, NC…Varner was born in Akron, Ohio, but raised in North Carolina, and described a humble but happy upbringing by parents Harold Jr. and Patricia. As a youngster, Harold Varner III honed